The Final Trailer for the Crimes of Grindelwald is Here!

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that the latest instalment of a massive film franchise must be in want of hype, (we know, easy gag, roll with it). And no-where is this more true than the upcoming Crimes of Grindelwald trailer – the last before its release on November 16th. No pressure. Let’s dive in and see what this final trailer has to say!

To start with, a conversation between Dumbledore and our hero, Newt, about an address. “A safehouse in Paris,” Dumbledore explains. “Should things at some point go… terribly wrong, it’s good to have a place to go. You know. For a cup of tea.” This little exchange, lit and shot in dull greys and gaslight, just screams Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Which gets us unbelievably excited.

Then, Johnny Depp’s Grindelwald breaks out of MACUSA custody in a flying carriage. Ezra Miller’s Creedence Barebone whispers “Nagini” from a cage as Claudia Kim transforms into a snake for a watching crowd. And… well. That’s suggestive, isn’t it? A snake named after Lord Voldemort’s infamous horcrux? All of this juxtaposed with a speech from Grindelwald that ends with “join me or die.” Yeah. The stakes are hiiiiiigh, folks.

Considering the trailer’s linked above, we won’t spoil the rest for you, but we do have flashes of a landscape filled with Obscurials, the four heroes of the last movie, and of course the traditional fantastic beasts that give the series its name. It seems pretty clear the series is leaning in to its own identity outside of the Harry Potter novels, and by god it looks glorious. Cinematographer Philippe Rousselot seems to have outdone himself with this one. Then again, when the guy who made Interview with a Vampire gives you a movie that’s gothic, decadent and atmospheric, is anyone surprised?

All in all, the trailer looks seriously entertaining. We can’t speak for you, but we think we’re going to enjoy this one! Let us know what you think!